EPAct builder tax credit extension - Home Energy Pros2015-03-03T22:42:27Zhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/forum/topics/epact-builder-tax-credit?commentId=6069565%3AComment%3A8367&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAnd here's the link to eQuest…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2011-01-05:6069565:Comment:87072011-01-05T02:58:30.000ZLorna G. Fearhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/LornaGFear
<p>And here's the link to eQuest, the DOE's free building energy analysis tool so you can start practicing. I hear that eQuest is about to get approved for HERS rater use, at least in California.</p>
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<p><a href="http://doe2.com/equest/" target="_blank">http://doe2.com/equest/</a></p>
<p>And here's the link to eQuest, the DOE's free building energy analysis tool so you can start practicing. I hear that eQuest is about to get approved for HERS rater use, at least in California.</p>
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<p><a href="http://doe2.com/equest/" target="_blank">http://doe2.com/equest/</a></p> Straight out of the IRS' Noti…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2011-01-05:6069565:Comment:87062011-01-05T02:56:00.000ZLorna G. Fearhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/LornaGFear
<p>Straight out of the IRS' Notice 2006-27 are the following instructions for filing for the tax credit</p>
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<p>Ensure certification contains all of the following:<br></br>.01 The name, address, and telephone number of the eligible certifier.<br></br>.02 The address of the dwelling unit.<br></br>.03 A statement by the eligible certifier that--<br></br>(1) The dwelling unit has a projected level of annual heating and cooling energy consumption that is at least 50 percent below the annual level of…</p>
<p>Straight out of the IRS' Notice 2006-27 are the following instructions for filing for the tax credit</p>
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<p>Ensure certification contains all of the following:<br/>.01 The name, address, and telephone number of the eligible certifier.<br/>.02 The address of the dwelling unit.<br/>.03 A statement by the eligible certifier that--<br/>(1) The dwelling unit has a projected level of annual heating and cooling energy consumption that is at least 50 percent below the annual level of heating and cooling energy consumption of a reference dwelling unit in the same climate zone;<br/>(2) Building envelope component improvements alone account for a level of annual heating and cooling energy consumption that is at least 10 percent below the annual level of heating and cooling energy consumption of a reference dwelling unit in the same climate zone; and<br/>(3) Heating and cooling energy and cost savings have been calculated in the manner prescribed in section 2.02 of this notice.<br/>.04 A statement by the eligible certifier that field inspections of the dwelling unit (or of other dwelling units under the sampling protocol described below) performed by the eligible certifier during and after the completion of construction have confirmed that all features of the home affecting such heating and cooling energy consumption comply with the design specifications provided to the eligible certifier. With respect to builders<br/>4<br/>who build at least 85 homes a year or build subdivisions with the same floor plan using the same subcontractors, the eligible certifier may use the sampling protocol found in the current ENERGY STAR® for Homes Sampling Protocol Guidelines instead of inspecting all of the homes. The sampling protocols can be found at the following web address:<br/><a href="http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=bldrs_lenders_raters.pt_homes_policies#SamplingProtocol" target="_blank">http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=bldrs_lenders_raters.pt_homes_policies#SamplingProtocol</a><br/>.05 A list identifying--<br/>(1) The dwelling unit’s energy efficient building envelope components and their respective energy performance rating as required by section 401.3 of the 2004 IECC Supplement; and<br/>(2) The energy efficient heating and cooling equipment installed in the dwelling unit and the energy efficiency performance of such equipment as rated under applicable Department of Energy Appliance Standards test procedures.<br/>.06 Identification of the listed software program used to calculate energy consumption (see section 5 of this notice).<br/>.07 A declaration, applicable to the certification and any accompanying documents, signed by a person currently authorized to bind the eligible certifier in these matters, in the following form:<br/>“Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this certification, including accompanying documents, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, the facts presented in support of this certification are true, correct, and complete.”</p>
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<p>Here's the URL.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-06-27.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-06-27.pdf</a></p> Since the credit has been mad…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2011-01-05:6069565:Comment:87052011-01-05T02:55:15.000ZLorna G. Fearhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/LornaGFear
<p>Since the credit has been made retroactive and extended (as opposed to being amended or appended), I suspect the forms and procedures for claiming it will not be changed. We should be able to find out most things by referring to the existing documents.<br></br><br></br>The form used for claiming this tax credit in 2009 is located at the following URL. <br></br><br></br><a href="http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8908.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8908.pdf</a><br></br><br></br><br></br><br></br>Before…</p>
<p>Since the credit has been made retroactive and extended (as opposed to being amended or appended), I suspect the forms and procedures for claiming it will not be changed. We should be able to find out most things by referring to the existing documents.<br/><br/>The form used for claiming this tax credit in 2009 is located at the following URL. <br/><br/><a href="http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8908.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8908.pdf</a><br/><br/><br/><br/>Before the credit is approved, a home energy rating must be performed by a HERS rater using specific software tools that are "best tested." Below are the vendors, their products/version numbers, and personnel contact names. The top tool costs around $250 and is available only to accredited HERS providers. Here's a URL where you can "try it free for 15 days."<br/><br/><a href="http://www.energygauge.com/usares/trial.htm" target="_blank">http://www.energygauge.com/usares/trial.htm</a><br/><br/><br/>1. Florida Solar Energy Center<br/>EnergyGauge® USA version 2.5<br/>EnergyGauge® USA version 2.6<br/> Tei Kucharski<br/> <br/> <br/>2. Architectural Energy Corporation<br/>REM/Rate v.12.2<br/>REM/Rate v.12.3<br/>REM/Rate v.12.4<br/>REM/Rate v.12.5<br/>REM/Rate v.12.6<br/>REM/Rate v.12.7<br/>REM/Rate v.12.2 - 12.9<br/> V. Robert Salcido, P.E., LEED AP<br/><br/><br/>3. Enercomp, Inc.<br/>MICROPAS7 v7.1<br/>MICROPAS7 v7.3<br/>MICROPAS7 v7.4<br/> Ken Nittler and Robert Scott<br/><br/> <br/>4. Energy Soft<br/>EnergyPro v4.4<br/> Martyn Dodd<br/> <br/><br/>5. Recurve<br/> Chris McClellan</p> Yes, but still don't see any…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2011-01-05:6069565:Comment:87042011-01-05T01:54:04.000ZHunter Dendyhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/HunterDendy
Yes, but still don't see any mention of the $2000 tax credit for builders building to 50% of the current energy code, as mentioned on the IRS site.
Yes, but still don't see any mention of the $2000 tax credit for builders building to 50% of the current energy code, as mentioned on the IRS site. These links may be helpful:
h…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2011-01-05:6069565:Comment:87022011-01-05T01:24:17.000ZEvan Millshttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/EvanMills
<p>These links may be helpful:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index" target="_blank">http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.eereblogs.energy.gov/energysavers/post/Federal-Tax-Credits-2010-and-Beyond.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.eereblogs.energy.gov/energysavers/post/Federal-Tax-Credits-2010-and-Beyond.aspx</a></p>
<p>These links may be helpful:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index" target="_blank">http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.eereblogs.energy.gov/energysavers/post/Federal-Tax-Credits-2010-and-Beyond.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.eereblogs.energy.gov/energysavers/post/Federal-Tax-Credits-2010-and-Beyond.aspx</a></p> I still wonder why this doesn…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2011-01-04:6069565:Comment:86172011-01-04T02:33:56.000ZHunter Dendyhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/HunterDendy
I still wonder why this doesn't show up on the Energy Star or RESNET websites. I know it's not directly linked to either, but still seems like a huge benefit of going through their systems/requirements.
I still wonder why this doesn't show up on the Energy Star or RESNET websites. I know it's not directly linked to either, but still seems like a huge benefit of going through their systems/requirements. I saw Vivek's post earlier an…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2011-01-02:6069565:Comment:84802011-01-02T00:34:27.000ZHunter Dendyhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/HunterDendy
I saw Vivek's post earlier and it is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!
I saw Vivek's post earlier and it is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks! Also check the DSIRE website…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2011-01-01:6069565:Comment:84762011-01-01T22:49:27.000ZJohn Shillitohttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/JohnShillito
Also check the DSIRE website link given by Vivek Mohta (which answers my original question: there are no changes from the expired program). This should be real good news to HERS raters.<br></br><br></br>
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Also check the DSIRE website link given by Vivek Mohta (which answers my original question: there are no changes from the expired program). This should be real good news to HERS raters.<br/><br/>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><font style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size: 10pt;" size="2" color="#333333" face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span>After hard work by RESNET and its strategic allies, last night Congress<span> </span> extended the $2,000 federal tax credit for builders who build energy efficient homes. The extension<br/>
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recovery act levels.<span> </span> The new bill extends the credit to the end of<br/>
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incentives to $150-200, and water heater and wood heating system incentives to<br/>
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furnaces and boilers and gas boilers to 95% efficiency, up from the 90%<br/>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The tax credit for highly energy efficient appliances was extended for one year, and the efficiency criteria and incentives have been updated to provide incentives<br/>
only for products that are significantly more efficient than today's average new<br/>
product. The credit goes to manufacturers.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">President Obama is expected to sign the legislation into law this week.</span></p>
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12/17/10 07:34:00<br/> "The Tax Relief, Unemployment…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2011-01-01:6069565:Comment:84672011-01-01T18:27:11.000ZVivek Mohtahttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/VivekMohta
<p>"<span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 reinstated this credit retroactively for homes acquired after December 31, 2009 and before January 1, 2012.</span>" Details at DSIRE, probably the best site on Federal and state incentives: …</p>
<p>"<span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 reinstated this credit retroactively for homes acquired after December 31, 2009 and before January 1, 2012.</span>" Details at DSIRE, probably the best site on Federal and state incentives: <a href="http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/incentive.cfm?Incentive_Code=US41F&amp;re=1&amp;ee=1" target="_blank">http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/incentive.cfm?Incentive_Code=US41F&amp;re=1&amp;ee=1</a></p> I'm also finding it very diff…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2011-01-01:6069565:Comment:83672011-01-01T00:56:43.000ZHunter Dendyhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/HunterDendy
I'm also finding it very difficult to find anything about this other than second hand. Is it official, what are the qualifications and tax credit amounts etc.? I keep finding links to Energy Star, which is only showing credits for consumer products. I have a client inquiring about this and it's embarrassing to say that I don't know.
I'm also finding it very difficult to find anything about this other than second hand. Is it official, what are the qualifications and tax credit amounts etc.? I keep finding links to Energy Star, which is only showing credits for consumer products. I have a client inquiring about this and it's embarrassing to say that I don't know.